Articles
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Last Call: Buy the cars you love the most
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What’s your favorite type of car? If it’s something affordable, do you have one already? If you have one, surely you’re thinking about having a few more right? This person that loves Honda and Acura vehicles is ahead of the game when it comes to stocking up on what you love the most. Last Call indicates…
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Tony Montero: My old off-road rig now has a proper roof rack
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I wasn’t going to do it… I told myself I didn’t want a roof rack on my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero. But as I’ve grown to use this a bit more for adventure, my desire to increase its functionality has changed my plans. I want to add an awning to the truck and that means I…
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This one simple Bronco mod will blow your mind
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Ford’s keypad has been a feature on their vehicles for decades. It’s a simple and effective solution that gives the driver the ability to safely lock the car’s keys inside and go off to do their extreme sports. It has many conveniences, too, such as locking an otherwise unlocked vehicle or giving family members access…
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The engine in the new GR Corolla is fascinating
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Did you think we’d all be getting this excited about a new Corolla? The recently revealed 2023 GR Corolla looks to be a ripping good time of a vehicle. And that’s in large part to its mini might of an engine; the G16E-GTS. This is a turbocharged three-cylinder mill that makes 300 horsepower and 273…
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Hooniverse Asks: What car is indicative of a place?
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I was on vacation last week. My wife and I landed somewhere and as soon as I saw the parade of similar vehicles, it was an automotive reminder of where we traveled. On the roads, the majority of vehicles seemed to be Jeep Wranglers, as well as the convertible version of the Mustang and the…
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The News for April 1st, 2022
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Toyota stuns with GR Corolla and it’s headed stateside, Ford promises more affordable off-road performance with F-150 Rattler, Toyota is preparing a one-make GR86 Cup for North America, plus your…
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Review: The perfect sports sedan’s Viking funeral
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Sometimes within the first mile of driving a car you know that it’s spectacular. The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is one of those cars. As one of the final two gas-powered heavy-hitters from the brand (the other being the sinister CT5-V Blackwing) the CT4-V Blackwing has a lot resting on its shoulders. So it was…
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The Custom Shop, Brett Bavasso – Off The Road Again: Episode 115
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure but we also dabble in all things SUV, truck, van, maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Brett Bavasso to the show. Brett is the owner/operator of The Custom Shop in Astoria, Queens, New York. The Custom Shop works on all kinds of vehicles:…
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The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is happiness distilled into four wheels
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This car here is nearly perfect; the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is everything you could want in a sports car while keeping it extremely livable on a daily basis. The GTS is typically my favorite trim in any Porsche model line, and it’s no exception in the 911 family. Add in the Targa…
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The News for March 25th, 2022
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Maserati tries to print money with compact SUV named after a direction on the compass, Polestar gives the option to drop a motor for more range on the 2,…
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2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro – Let’s Take Another Look!
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Having just completed a week in the Toyota 4Runner reminds me of how I genuinely enjoy the analog experience. I remember several years ago, six, perhaps seven years actually, the last time I spent time with the 4Runner. I recall it being an honest vehicle. That remains true today. While the platform is quite old,…
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Kamil Kaluski – Off The Road Again: Episode 114
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure but we also dabble in all things SUV, truck, van, maybe even some rally cars. Language warning: we cuss a lot this episode! Ross and Chris welcome Kamil Kaluski to the show. Kamil is a transportation engineer, writes for Hagerty and Hooniverse, and owns a Black Diamond Ford Bronco in Boston.…
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The Superformance MkIII E-Cobra is Electrified Insanity Done Right!
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You take a Superformance MkIII Cobra and you swap the mighty 427 V8 under the hood for some batteries and an electric motor, and what do you get? You get the absolutely wicked and insane E-Cobra. And I’m here to tell you that it’s the wildest thing I’ve driven. Do I prefer the rumble of…
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This Outmode video game unfolds in an insane synth universe
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Remember the game Outrun? Of course you do! The arcade and console classic is an on-rails racing game featuring some of the best Ferrari Testarossa-ripping action the mid-1980s had to offer. Now a developer is building a game with similar action, but this one cranks up the 80’s to an insane synth level that puts…
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The News for March 18th, 2022
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Aston Martin crams V12 into Vantage for one final time, Ferrari teases stunning new 296 GT3, and Audi previews the Avant of the future – plus your news for…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 323 – St. Paddy’s Podcast Party
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Ron and I celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a few stories before diving into the car talk. I have just driven the Porsche 911 GTS Targa, an electric Cobra, and will soon drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. Then we discuss the current state of our project cars. There are more upgrades in store for…